Tax
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 5
Contact number
+1 416 863 1221About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's tax practice group has had an international focus since the firm was established in 1949. More than 60 years of development has produced an unparalleled level of experience and professional resources internationally. Clients can call upon the expertise of more than 950 tax lawyers, economists and advisers in 47 countries to provide comprehensive global tax advice. Our approach to tax planning is multi-jurisdictional. Baker McKenzie provides seamless national and international tax advice, taking into account the tax considerations in all of the various countries involved in an international structure or transaction. Our aim is to maximize the efficiency of the worldwide tax position of our clients taking into account their overall objectives.
We help clients with Structuring Foreign Investment in and out of Canada | Corporate Reorganizations | Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Canadian Transfer Pricing Requirements including Advance Pricing Agreements | Cross Border Income Tax Matters | Corporate Finance | Representation of High-Net-Worth Individuals | Goods and Services Tax and Provincial Sales Tax.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a high-profile multinational law firm with strong tax capabilities in Canada. The firm is particularly respected for its international coordination and handling of cross-border mandates. Its lawyers provide counsel on various contentious matters, including controversies, as well as tax planning and transactions. The team advises a broad range of clients including manufacturers and technology companies.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Bain Capital on the tax aspects of its CAD120 million acquisition of Les Industries Bernard & Fils.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Baker McKenzie has always provided top-notch advice and is readily available to assist with topics that come up suddenly."
"Overall, Baker handles complexity very well, and the lawyers really dive in and get the technical issues. They are also very practical."
"The team at Baker McKenzie has always provided top-notch advice and is readily available to assist with topics that come up suddenly."
"Overall, Baker handles complexity very well, and the lawyers really dive in and get the technical issues. They are also very practical."
Notable Practitioners
Jacques Bernier is a highly regarded tax litigator with experience in cross-border controversies. Based in Toronto, he leads Baker McKenzie's Canadian tax practice. His clients include prominent blue-chip clients from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others.
"Jacques Bernier has a wealth of knowledge and experience and the ability to pull in the right resources for Baker."